How to Avoid Burnout While Working Remote with Harvard MBA Phil Strazzulla

Firing The Man

Episode 98

Phil Strazzulla is an entrepreneur and the founder of SelectSoftware Reviews, a website dedicated to helping HR and Recruiting teams to find and buy the right software through in-depth, expert advice. Phil started his career working in venture capital before getting his MBA from Harvard Business School. He joins us in this episode to share some tips and strategies to be more productive and avoid burnout in a remote setting.

Tune in now and learn from a rockstar entrepreneur!

[00:01 - 06:31] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Phil Strazzulla
• Phil tells us why he built SelectSoftware Reviews

[06:32 - 12:02] How to Build Your Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Phil shares the story on how he built his entrepreneurial mindset
• How to overcome the fears of firing the man
• Why you might still feel unfulfilled even with a good job

[12:03 - 22:02] Training Yourself to be Productive

• The ups and downs of entrepreneurship
• Alternative paths to starting a business
• How to train yourself to be productive

[22:03 - 29:08] The Connection Between Boredom and Productivity

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• How to avoid burnout in a remote setup
  • Why being bored boost productivity
• Phil gives some tips to manage your emails

[29:09 - 34:53] Focus and Deep Work in Business

• The insecurity among entrepreneurs according to Phil
• The power of focus that you should realize now
• Is SelectSoftware Reviews applicable for your business?
  • Phil explains their services

[34:54 - 44:09] The Right Human Resources Software For You

• Phil shares an interesting observation about human resources
• What to look for in a software about human resources
• Know more about Phil in the Fire Round!

[44:10 - 46:13] Closing Segment

• Connect with Phil
  • Links below
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s really important for you to take breaks for you to work really intensely and basically be bored.” - Phil Strazzulla

“Focus has become one of the core skills of successful people today.” - Phil Strazzulla

Resources mentioned

• McKinsey & Company
• Tim Ferriss
• FocusMe™
• Books
  • Deep Work
  • How to Win Friends & Influence People

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